I think there are levels to what is said. In my opinion, and that is simply what we are giving here right? Opinions? Those who dont ride, dont know. They may have had a friend or relative in an accident and feel they need to say something and that bothers me sometimes because they don't know me, however if another rider says something it has alot more merit to it. Depending on the statement that is. Everyone has there sh*t in life and they go from there. I am a helmet advocat however I fail and ride from time to time without it, not often but sometimes. I did die. in '97, you can see the pics of my bike in my gallery. They brought me back. I was screwing off speeding but she pulled out in front of me running a stop sign. It was a bad scene so I always say "Stay up...." or "Drive safe" or "Ride for the crash" helmet and leathers and all....I dont normally go around preaching my story because it isn't what I want to do, but the story prompts what I do choose to say. None of what I say is meant to be demeaning or rude or preaching, just a quick word at the end of a conversation maybe it will stick in someones head. When I started riding 12 years ago I listened sometimes and ignored sometimes. That was my choice, as it is all of your choices. So granted I think some go overboard and say to much but most are just watching out for there own kind. We all ride and on here we all ride honda's. Like a little family. I want my family safe. So there is my opinion to your question of "Y?" [8D]

 

Musich, sorry about your accident and Im glad that they brought you back. Im not trying to disrespect your life or your accident, but my point is that Im not really trying to be reminded and hear about that type of ****. We as riders, already know what will happen if you get smashed in the head without a helmet. If you were an airplane pilot you dont want to hear about planes crashing before you are about to fly a plane. Riding a bike is the same thing. My main point is that "Some things are better left unsaid"

 

I don't consider it negative to be warned of the possibilities. And there's research that suggests that you're actually a safer driver (study was based on cars) when reminded to "drive safe" before venturing out.

I do get what you're saying and ya, it is a downer to always hear "those things are dangerous" and "my leg is smashed" right before you take to the streets. But it does (at least for me) make me more aware to the possibility of sand at the apex or someone turning in front of me on a side street. I'd rather learn from someone else's mistake than from my own.

And Musichyp -- great point about non-riders. Every one I know that doesn't ride "knows" someone who's paralized or worse from a motorcycle wreck Water off a duck's back as far as I'm concerned. I rate a fellow riders words of advice, especially safety advice, 100 times more than a non-rider.

"And that's all I have to say about that." Forrest Gump

 

I don't mind it coming from someone who knows me and truly has my best welfare in mind.

It's the old fart at the gas station that tells you the gruesome stories about his nephew or whatever. I don't know what their point is? Do they say that to every rider they see? What are they trying to accomplish?

If my wife tells me to be careful, I know it's because she loves me and it would be devastating to her if something happened - especially if I was doing something stupid. That's OK. She has a vested interest.

It's the stranger that irks me.